I am the Flag By Christine Hunt http://www.usflag.org/
My Parts Blue symbolizes Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice Red symbolizes Hardiness and Valor White symbolized Purity and Innocence The stripes: 13 horizontal stripes, seven red alternating with 6 white. The stars: 50 stars - 1 star for each state in the union. www.cuba-junky.com/ cuba/embassies-consulates.html
My First Look Established on June 14, 1777 by the Continental Congress. The first Flag Act resolved that the flag be made of 13 stripes, alternating red and white, and one star for each of the 13 states. The stars were white on a blue field, representing a new Constellation. www.cviog.uga.edu/Projects/ gainfo/usflag77a.htm
My History George Washington asked Elizabeth (Betsy) Ross to sew the first U.S. flag. George Washington drew a picture of the flag he wanted her to sew. She sewed it in 1776. everyschool.org/u/ cnd/jfloyd/BetsyRoss.jpg
Comprehension Questions Describe the 3 parts of the US flag How many stars were on the first flag? Who made the first flag?
Works Cited Harcourt Brace Social Studies www.yahooligans.com The American Flag by Lloyd G. Douglas http://www.usflag.org/